Metahuman College-Issue one: College bound [IC]

Gradually, a few more students straggled in, but the number of students did not grow to be greater than sixty. It was a small class. Most of the people in the room appeared to be alert, excited about the days events. However, there were a few people who still looked to be exhausted from their respective journeys.

At 8:25, most of the students and their guests were attending to their breakfasts. It was then that they were joined by Christopher Bell. Mr. Bell was accompanied by another, a short gentleman dressed comfortably in a tweed jacket and slacks. His hair was mostly silver in color, and he occasionally stroked his silver mustache and beard thoughtfully. The two of them stopped at each of the tables, where the elderly gentleman introduced himself as William Pike. After Mr. Pike and Mr. Bell made small talk at each of the tables, they went to the long table at the front of the room, and took their seats. They were soon joined by four other people; two women and two men.

The first was a severe-looking woman, tall and thin with her black hair pulled back in a tight bun. She was dressed simply in a black and white business dress. The other woman was of average height, with blonde hair cut close to her skull. She seemed much more relaxed than the others, dressed in white shirt and pants that looked vaguely like a martial arts gi.

Of the men, the first was a wiry-looking man, with red hair that looked like it had not seen a comb in the last decade. He seemed distracted, taking his seat at the table with barely a word of greeting to his colleagues. By contract, the other was a tall man, who greeted Mr. Pike with an easy smile and a genial attitude. He was dressed comfortably in khaki slacks and a green turtle neck, with his brown hair was tied neatly back.

The six people stood at the front of the room, conversing quietly for a few minutes. Then, at 8:40, Mr. Pike stood up. He waited patiently as the conversation around the room quieted, before beginning to speak. “I am happy to see that so many have decided to join us as we begin our new semester. Though classes will not begin until next week, I have looked forward to this most of all: the opportunity to meet with members of the new class, to extend a warm welcome to each of you.”

He spoke in English, with a slight British accent. However, those who did not speak English as their primary language would have no trouble understanding him, as if he were addressing them in their native language.

As Mr. Pike spoke, Rinea tried to remain vigilant for Lucky and pay attention at the same time. However, it was difficult. After spending a few minutes dividing her attentions in such a manner, she felt a fatigue overcome her. After overcoming her weariness, she noticed a short fellow had climbed onto the chair on the other side of James. He was dressed all in green, and his hat sported a four-leaf clover. A moment later, he grabbed the plate of food that was sitting in front of James.

(OOC: Rinea used extra effort, and is fatigued; -2 to Strength and Dexterity, and she cannot run. Lucky used a half action to grab James' plate)
 

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James Dunbar, HP 5/5, Status: Confused and worried he's hallucinating.

Wrapped up in his thoughts, James just barely notices motion on the table. His hair-trigger reflexes, already on edge, react before he has a chance to even comprehend what's going on. With a blur of motion, the knife that James had in his right hand flashes towards the leprechaun!

Half action: Throw the knife at 'Lucky'. +13 to hit, +5L damage (Throwing Mastery)..if it can be hurt, that is. :uhoh:

Then he blinks, his brain obviously catching up with his actions. 'Did I just... kill a leprechaun?' James looks at his hand. 'I just threw the knife. I didn't even think. ...Hang on. A leprechaun?!'
 
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Rinea snaps to attention, suddenly understanding. Obviously these leprechauns only attack when their quarry is distracted. She only let her vigilance down for a minute, and there he was. Clearly the people of this planet have over time developed a highly tuned breakfast concentration skills. Tired and confused, Rinea grabs her plate and says to James, “Quick, it’s Lucky. He is after your breakfast.”
 

Initiatives
Rinea: 18 + 3 = 21
James: 7 + 13 = 20
Lucky: 1 + 3 = 4


Rinea jumps to protect her breakfast as James flicks the knife at Lucky. The knife flashes in midair as it arcs toward its target. However, at the last moment the leprechaun jumps out of the way, and the knife embeds itself in the table. Still holding James’ breakfast plate, Lucky jumps off of the table. Moving surprisingly quickly, he scampers underneath the next table, using the tablecloth for cover.

(OOC: Lucky’s save is a 22, managing to overcome a target DC of 20. Moves 20’, under the table, where he has full cover.)


At the moment, the breakfast-stealing leprechaun had not caused too much commotion. However, a few people were turning to stare. Hoshiko and Jonn both heard the sound of the knife being embedded in the table. Marcus heard it too, but his attention was drawn to the small creature dressed in green who appeared to be stealing a plate.
 
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Marcus Stevens (Proton) HPs: 5/5

Marcus said:
Marcus heard it too, but his attention was drawn to the small creature dressed in green who appeared to be stealing a plate.

Marcus looked at the creature, then glanced down at his breakfast. 'Nope, no Charms here, bacon, potatoes and eggs,' Marcus thought. It was his favorite cereal (high in carbs) and he would've recognized the creature anywhere.

'Somebody's pranking . . . and on the first day's opening meal - classic,' Marcus thought. He glanced around to room to see if he could identify the culprit while pointing at the small creature.

"Ummm, does anyone else see the small green dude here?" Marcus asked as calmly as he could.
 

James Dunbar, HP 5/5

James looked thoughtfully at the table the leprechaun had scampered under.

Rinea said:
“Quick, it’s Lucky. He is after your breakfast.”

As Rinea spoke, he turned to stare at her. "So it would seem." 'Is this a joke of some kind? There are people here with powers, after all..could it be a distraction?' His gaze momentarily flicked to Marcus as the other boy spoke, but rather than say anything further he contented himself with reaching over and pulling the knife out of the table. 'Well, at least I don't appear to be going crazy. At least two other people can see it.' He looked up at Mr Pike, seeming to be paying his entire attention to the speech and ignoring both the leprechaun and the people who had turned to stare at his antics.

Using his All-Around Sight and Spot +11, James is scanning the area for the leprechaun, while appearing to pay full attention to Mr Pike. If he sees Lucky at a distance, he'll watch him, but not take any immediate action. If, however, the leprechaun reappears within arms reach, James'll take a blow at it with Strike turned on, though he won't attack from an angle where he might break the table. As well as looking for the leprechaun, James is keeping an eye out in general in case the leprechaun is a diversion to some sort of attack or other plan, though I think he'll be disappointed on that score..
 

Hoshiko glances over to the slight commotion. "Green... dude?" she says mostly to herself. Not seeing anything in particular aside from a quivering knife in the tabletop, she shakes her head with a slight frown. "I have a suspicion someone is playing a prank, and someone else over reacted by stabbing at something that was not there," she says to her parents and the two students at the table. She looks over to Ken to see if he is busy conjuring green clad American cowboys to startle the other students.

These antics are not going to win my parents over very well, she thinks to herself.
 
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Rinea speaks to James, “If the short documentaries on the talking picture box are correct, you must grab the creature in order to banish it and regain your breakfast. But perhaps you know more lore of this creature?! I will follow you!”

Rinea actively looks for Lucky, and readies an action to follow James on the merry chase that will no doubt result.
 

Marcus said:
"Ummm, does anyone else see the small green dude here?" Marcus asked as calmly as he could.

Upon hearing Marcus’ question, Mr. Pike pauses and gives him a curious look. “Excuse me?”


Hoshiko said:
"I have a suspicion someone is playing a prank, and someone else over reacted by stabbing at something that was not there," she says to her parents and the two students at the table. She looks over to Ken to see if he is busy conjuring green clad American cowboys to startle the other students.

“Hmph. Someone has a very poor sense of humor,” her mother replied, looking very annoyed at the interruption.

“Green dudes?” Julie repeated, looking around curiously. Jake did not respond, as he looked to be falling asleep from Mr. Pike’s speech.
 

James and Rinea scanned their surroundings carefully, looking for leprechauns or any other threats. Though they are unable to see Lucky, they could both hear him giggling softly to himself as he ate James’ breakfast.

Meanwhile, the two boys who had been sitting at the table got up. They looked similar enough to be twins, though one had a crew cut and the other wore his hair long. The one with the short hair reached down and lifted up the table cloth. "Hey, a midget stole someone's breakfast!" he explaimed with an Irish accent.
 
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